Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 139
Rolex
Ref. 4500, chronograph, minute counter; “Anti-Magnetique”; stainless steel
Ref. 4500, chronograph, minute counter; “Anti-Magnetique”; stainless steel
EUR 12,000 - 18,000
USD 14,300 - 21,400 / HKD 112,000 - 166,000
Sold: EUR 11,700
Stainless steel, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped, anti-magnetic, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, round bezel, silver colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
• 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces) with telemetric scale graduated on the dial for 1 000 meters
• Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
• 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces) with telemetric scale graduated on the dial for 1 000 meters
• Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-9-01 |
Good Oxidized Scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model “Osyter Perpetual” “Anti-Magnetique”
Reference 4500
Year circa 1946
Case No. 427 127
Bracelet black leather strap
Buckle stainless steel Rolex buckle
Diameter 36 mm
Caliber 13’’’ (based on Valjoux 23 by Reymond Frères, Les Bioux, Vallée de Joux)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Rolex, Ref. 4500
Produced in the mid-1940’s, in 18K yellow or pink gold, stainless steel and gold, stainless steel.
Bibliography
· Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Rolex, Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches, Genova, Guido Mondani Editions, 2005, p. 115.
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*a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer's premium, plus 150€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer's expense, only if it is delivered within the EU